2.1 Describe the features of manual and electronic information storage systems that help ensure security. Ensure sensitive and private information is kept in secure/locked drawers or cabinets when not in use. Electronic databases should be protected by adequate spy and virus software. Electronic files should be password protected. Information pertaining to individuals should only be shared on a ‘need to know’ basis.
This Act has eight legally enforceable ‘data protection principles’: • Information must be processed fairly and lawfully • It must be used for limited and declared purposes • It must be accurate, up to date and relevant • Information must be held no longer than necessary • It must be kept secure • May not be transferred overseas unless safeguards are in place • Individuals have a legal right to see any personal information you have stored about them Confidentiality is a central trust between a service user and a health and social care setting to enable an open, beneficial and honest relationship. At . The circumstances under which confidentiality will be breached are: • Where a child is suspected of being at risk or harm • When a service user or another person is at risk of harm • Where a worker is summoned by a court to give evidence • If a service user discloses information about criminal offences, including being in possession of offensive weapons, or potentially pending criminal activity • If a service user is found to be discussing the sale or purchase of illegal drugs, or found to be in possession of these whilst on service premises • Where information may be related to the Terrorism Act Good practices in handling information which is stored
To ensure the necessary safeguards and appropriate uses of personal information are in place. For example, any issues relating to human rights, the duty of confidentiality as part of duty of care, accuracy. The information is permanent once it has been written down. The information is very personal for example, bank details, medical history and family background. This needs to be kept as confidential as possible.
Describe the potential tension between maintaining an individual’s confidentiality and disclosing concerns There are some situations when confidentiality needs to be breached to report information to a higher authority. The disclosure of private and personal information should only take place when: ▶ withholding the information is likely to threaten the safety and wellbeing of others ▶ a crime has been, or is likely to be committed. It is my responsibility to check the policy and procedure at my place of work about disclosure of confidential information, in order to be clear about how to act and who to contact should the need arise. Speak to a senior person within or outside of my work setting who is able to act on the information appropriately. It is a mistake to think this is only a matter for senior
The reports should be only about the person concerned and should be signed and dated. Every care should be made to ensure that client records are stored securely and remain confidential. The Data Protection Act of 1998 has set a code of practice that all Social Care establishments must comply with. Within a client’s home environment records should ideally be kept in a secure, locked cupboard, out of sight from casual visitors. Establishments that have a number of clients should ensure that records are up-to-date and are kept in a locked filing cabinet, preferably in a secure office.
Unit 4222-307 Legislation and codes of practice relating to handling information are the data protection act 1998 and also the freedom of information act 2000. In accordance with legislation data stored must be kept secure and only kept for as long as necessary. It has to be accurate and relevant and not excessive. It also cannot be moved to somewhere without adequate protection. 2.1- manual- at work all written documentation is stored alphabetically in locked offices.
1. Was it appropriate for the attorney to examine the document's metadata? Why or why not? No, it was not appropriate. In NYS, the use of technology to obtain information that may be protected by the attorney-client privilege, would violate the letter and spirit of these Disciplinary Rules.
Those include technical measures (such as firewalls) and organisational measures (such as staff training). * Subjects have the right to have factually incorrect information corrected (note: this does not extend to matters of opinion) The person who has their data processed has the right to: * View the data an organisation holds on them, for a small fee, known as 'subject access fee’ * Request that incorrect information be corrected. If the company ignores the request, a court can order the
The Data Protection act sets out principles which are essentially good practice and provide a legal framework for processing personal data. • Personal data shall be processed fairly and lawfully . • Personal data shall be obtained only for one or more specified and lawful purposes, and shall not be further processed in any manner incompatible with that purpose or those purposes. • Personal data shall be adequate, relevant and not excessive in relation to the purpose or purposes for which they are processed. • Personal data shall be accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date.
They are as follows: 1. Justify and constantly review the purpose of keeping particular information. 2. Patient-identifiable information should only be used if there is no alternative. 3.